A massive fire tore through an auto parts store on Hollywood Boulevard Saturday afternoon, destroying the business and damaging two nearby restaurants.
The Los Angeles Fire Department said the Autozone in the 1300 block of Highland Avenue at the intersection of Fountain Avenue was engulfed when firefighters arrived after a 911 call at 4:21 p.m.
The fire was extinguished around 6:30 p.m., said Brian Humphrey, spokesman for the Fire Department. No injuries were reported.
Humphrey said the auto shop was “destroyed.” He said the fire destroyed the restaurant Fat Sal and Sushi Ajito, which are adjacent to the auto parts store in the mall.
Fire officials have yet to determine the cause, Humphrey said. The 911 caller reported an “explosion” related to the battery problem, Humphrey said.
“It’s not clear what kind of battery it was or if it was part of the inventory,” he said.
Firefighters were working with environmental officials to “contain as much water as possible,” Humphrey said, citing “chemical, motor oil and cleaning” products at the auto parts store.
Officials said the fire was contained to the shopping center and did not damage nearby businesses or residences. They said the area near Highland and Fountain avenues will be closed at least this morning.
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